Cut coils, now blown-out KYBs 5k later

[a_d_a_m]

So, I cut the coils on my MM last year and installed a pair of KYBs out front earlier this year. Got an alignment, too, and absolutely LOVED the ride.

Fast forward about 5k miles/5 months the KYBs are now trashed. Like, oil spot on the garage floor trashed. :alone:

Have any of you lowered MM owners had luck with other shock absorbers, or is shortened life expectancy a reality of riding around with cut springs? If that's the case, I'll have to investigate the RideTech kit offered from ADTR with the big-ass warranty.

Going back to the factory ride height ain't an option.

[justbob]

I used the stock shocks for around 50,000 miles and Monroe for probably 20,000 without any failure, but the ride sucks. My opinion of course.


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[a_d_a_m]

Monroe for probably 20,000 without any failure Are you using the Gas-Magnum Severe Service?
I'm also wondering about the Gabriel 79900 that is spec'd for the CVLX and LWB cars.


edit, now I see your mod list in your sig. Thanks.

[RubberCtyRauder]

It's sort of a moot point, but KYB does have a lifetime warranty, if you go that route, don't tell them it has cut coils..I'm sure that will void it..

I too want to go Ridetech, I may buy them this year, but might not be installed until next year, need to talk to my alinement shop.

[a_d_a_m]

I bought mine off of Jolly Roger so I don't have the warranty option.

Either way, I refuse to change shocks every year, so I need to not use KYBs.

[Krytin]

I have over 50k miles on KYB shocks - 1 coil cut in the front and rear lowered so the frame rails are level front to back. shocks are still very good!

[justbob]

It could have been just bad luck? A lot of owners here with lowered cars use KYB and I don't hear much complaining.


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[a_d_a_m]

A few people on CVN have been noting KYB quality issues of late. Wonder if they "changed the formula" so to speak.

[Bad_S55]

I've got KYBs with cut Marauder coils. They've been on since March and an easy 5000 miles, and everything is still all groovy.

[BAD MERC]

I cut one full coil ten year ago. No problems. 45K miles on OE shocks. They're about to all be replaced.

[Thenwhat85]

I cut a coil on my grand marquis and installed marauder spec kybs. 15k later still good and tight. I think you got a Monday or Friday shock

[a_d_a_m]

I think you got a Monday or Friday shock That's what I'm wondering... :confused:

[Mike4089]

does anyone have the part number for the KYB's? Im getting ready to replace my Grand Marquis springs with lowering springs, and want to put MM spec KYB's in...

[1Marauder]

I bought mine off of Jolly Roger so I don't have the warranty option.

Either way, I refuse to change shocks every year, so I need to not use KYBs.

Not entirely sure this was solely a KYB issue. I've had many sets on many cars and never had a single issue. Of course, any manufacturer can have /make a bad set...

Monroe Severe Duty is the other heavy duty set recommended.